Darien, CT (ZIP 06820) has a moderate disaster history with 12 recorded events. These include 4 floods, 4 hailstorms, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.1M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 33% of all recorded events (4 total). Of these, 3 (75%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 30, 2010.
Darien has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 2, 2018.
Darien has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 2, 2018.
Darien has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 28, 1991.
Darien has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 29, 1961.
The most significant disaster event on record for Darien was Flood on Mar 30, 2010, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 30, 2010), causing $2M in damages. Flash Flood on Oct 11, 2007 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 06820 has experienced 12 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (4 events), hailstorms (4 events), tornadoes (2 events), earthquake (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Darien, CT, with 4 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6M in property damage.
Yes, Darien (ZIP 06820) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 30, 2010.
Darien has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $75K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 2, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 06820 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 30, 2010. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.1M in property damage in the Darien, CT area (ZIP 06820). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →